A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3016303 Details
Epoch: 139 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3017695 epoch_slot_no: 15295 block_no: 3016162 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-08-23 10:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93f964c953f85a2160e06615968076054f76c6e23f859bebeb0c37d6e5914ee6Block Operator
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